Departed this life April 4, 2019. Byron Alfred Thornton, age 68, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Donna Thornton; four daughters, Angela & Michelle Thornton, and Crystal & Alexis Thornton-Foreman; four step children, Annette, Felicia, James and Travis Foreman; fourteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, James E. Thornton Jr.(Hattie); one uncle, Maurice Hopkins(Yvonne); three nephews, Deon, Demond and James III Thornton; a host of cousins; two brothers-in- law, Dale Ballard and Quinton Foreman and other relatives friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held 1PM Monday.